HOW do the recent statements about the Chinese by Clive Palmer and Jacqie Lambie measure up to the requirements of section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act?
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Surely if these views are considered to be not offensive, what is the point of the law — unless it only applies to the “poor” in this country?
What is going through the minds of the very rich and those in influential positions?
When the country is trying to balance the budget and erase all deficits, Clive apparently thinks that there is nothing to be concerned about.
Would he not be concerned if his companies were running at a loss, year in-year out?
Also, why not hit the banks for help in balancing the budget?
After all, they make profits in the multi-billions from the savings of ordinary Australians?
Look at the boss of the Commonwealth Bank who is paid an annual salary equal to that of 4000 Thai workers on their basic wage.
Oh well. As was written: “It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle” etc.
— GERRY REED,
Rutherglen